Chris Boyer, MPH
Chris’s work centers on collaborating with governments and other stakeholders to better understand and prepare for the health risks of climate change and extreme weather events, where he has been working closely with Pacific Island countries and territories. Particularly, he is interested in addressing research and operational gaps in health adaptation by generating context-specific knowledge to inform implementation of interventions, policies, and programs, including climate-informed early warning systems. He earned his Master of Public Health in global health from the University of Washington in 2017. In his free time, he enjoys being outside, particularly surfing, biking, and hiking with his family.
Chris’s research has focused on the use of qualitative and participatory/co-design methods as well as integration of implementation science frameworks to explore health adaptation implementation across diverse perspectives and settings.
Recent Publications: Boyer, C., Ebi, K.L., Hess, J.J., Bowen, K.J., Dolan, K., Johanes, C., Smith, MH., Errett, N.A. (2026) “Assessing the implementation of climate and health adaptation in Pacific Island Jurisdictions”. Health Affairs. Accepted, awaiting publication.
Projects: Building Public Health Climate Change Adaptation Capacity in U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States: An Implementation Science Approach; Assessing readiness to implement adaptation solutions for climate change-related health risks using stakeholder perceptions in Pacific Island countries.